The Practice of Optometry Under Indiana Law

Course Description: Indiana OPTOMETRY has prepared this course to provide an overview of federal and Indiana statutes and rules that govern the practice of Optometry in Indiana. ODs are no longer required, but may (optional), as part of the twenty (20) hour requirement, complete two (2) hours of continuing education in any of the following areas: medical charting, billing and coding, healthcare compliance, and compliance with federal or Indiana state laws or regulations.

This course qualifies for 2 hours of IOB CE Credit.

Course Objectives:

  • To understand the regulatory process and how it governs the practice of Optometry in Indiana
  • To review the goals, make-up, and responsibilities of the Indiana Optometry Board
  • To review the code of professional conduct and to understand the disciplinary process for those optometrists alleged to have violated the law
  • To review basic information on laws that impact practice including: 
    • The Contact Lens Rule and the Eyeglass Rule
    • Patient rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Civil Rights Act
    • Medical record keeping and patient requests for records
    • Continuing education for license renewal
    • Medical Malpractice and the Patients Compensation Fund
    • Interpreters for Limited English Proficiency Patients
    • Auxiliary Aids and Interpreters for Hearing Impaired Patients

Course Fee:
IOA Members:  $50.00
Non-Members:  $60.00

Course Instructions/Course Access/Test Access  CLICK HERE TO PAY AND TAKE THE TEST

  • This online course is in PDF format.
  • You must pay the course fee to access the course and take the test. No refunds will be made for online courses.
  • This course will be offered until April 1, 2026 (Indiana's optometric license renewal deadline). You have until March 31, 2026, to complete the course.
  • To receive credit for taking this course, you must receive a score of at least 70% on a 20 question test.
  • You may retake the test if you failed to receive 70% on the test and wish to to be tested again. There is no charge for retests.
  • Certificates of Completion for those who pass the examination will be available for download through this website.

If you have problems accessing the course or test or paying for the course, please contact education@ioa.org or call the IOA at 317-237-3560.